Dimitrov hires ‘amazing’ Agassi for Paris bid

Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov hailed US legend Andre Agassi as “amazing” after hiring the former world number one and eight-time major winner to work with him at the Paris Masters.

Dimitrov, who reached the third round in the French capital for the sixth straight year on Wednesday by beating Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6 (12/10), 6-4, said it was possible he could form a longer-term relationship with Agassi.

“He’s amazing. I couldn’t think of a better guy, sharing thoughts, feelings, emotions, on and off the court. I just believe that he has gone through so much overall with the ups and downs and all that,” said 27-year-old Dimitrov.